US Dancing show names winner Nov 27, 2008
Singer Toni Braxton, actress Cloris Leachman and sprinter Maurice Greene were among this year's contestants on the show. Unbelievable. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Brooke Burke beats Warren Sapp in 'Dancing' Nov 27, 2008
Previously dismissed celebrities include actor Cody Linley; former sprinter Maurice Greene; actresses Susan Lucci and Cloris Leachman; singer Toni Braxton; chef Rocco DiSpirito; reality TV star Kim Kardashian; actor Ted McGinley; and comedian Jeffrey Ross. Volleyball player Misty May-Treanor dropped out of the competition after rupturing her tendon. (San Francisco Chronicle)
And the 'Dancing' winner is... Nov 26, 2008
Susan Lucci brought back a rather flat-footed paso doble, and Maurice Greene proved that he can still salsa and he can still wear orange. As the midpoint of the show approached, Jeffrey returned (or perhaps re-returned) to roast the three finalists with surprising success, which might have been the first meritorious filler segment in the shows history. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Fool's gold rush: Montgomery confession taints third US relayvictory in Sydney Nov 25, 2008
Those who witnessed that bizarre, brash celebration by Jon Drummond, Bernard Williams, Brian Lewis and Maurice Greene - the four who ran in the final - might think the reallocation of the medals would be poetic justice. Montgomery has already had his world record 100m time of 9. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Greene's "Dancing" Run Ends Nov 13, 2008
The Olympic Gold Medalist Maurice Greene er Cheryl Burke Sent Packing ... Maurice Greene and his partner Cheryl Burke perform on "Dancing with the Stars," Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, in Los Angeles ... (AP) Maurice Greene won't be running around the "Dancing with the Stars" ballroom anymore. (CBS News)
Tuesdays Dancing: What You Didnt See Nov 13, 2008
The Ballroom Sprint Is Over: Maurice Greene s run on the parquet Tuesday, but the Olympic sprinter handled his DWTS ouster with the same grace and million-dollar-watt smile that carried him through to the brink of the semifinals. You have to remember this is a competition, and you just have to take it as it comes, and tonight just wasn t my night, a still-smiling Greene told PEOPLE. The Olympic gold medalist s departure left nary a dry eye in the house. (People Magazine)
Emmy Award Winner Under Investigation Nov 13, 2008
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Maurice Greene ran off of 'Dancing with the Stars' Nov 13, 2008
Maurice Greene ran off of 'Dancing with the Stars ... LOS ANGELES Maurice Greene won't be running around the Dancing with the Stars ballroom anymore. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
'Dancing With the Stars': The final five Nov 11, 2008
I was delighted to see that Maurice Greene and Cheryl were given the quickstep, since any quickstep makes me a little bit breathless with enjoyment and vicarious exhaustion at the athleticism required for the dance. And that sort of ephemeral enjoyment is all we have left here in Great Depression 2. (Los Angeles Times)
Strictly 'world's most watched' Nov 11, 2008
In the US, N'Sync star Lance Bass and sprinter Maurice Greene are currently taking part, while the UK line-up includes Jodie Kidd and Rachel Stevens. Judges Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman appear on both versions of the show. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'Dancing' pros fake it till their stars make it Nov 10, 2008
Earlier this season, Bust a Move made its body-rolling debut when Olympic sprinter Maurice Greene inserted the worm, or as head judge and resident fuddy-duddy Len Goodman called it, that 'Free Willy' thing, into an otherwise traditional mambo. At this rate, it's only a matter of time before the dreaded makes an unwelcome appearance. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Its back to daytime for 'Dancing's' Susan Lucci Nov 7, 2008
That wasnt a problem for those lucky enough to be on Team Paso Doble made up of dance-floor overachiever Brooke and competent cohorts Warren Sapp and Maurice Greene. They added 29 big ones to their tallies for the night. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Aging Susan Lucci is 'Dancing' no more Nov 6, 2008
Former football star Warren Sapp led Team Paso Doble with TV personality Brooke Burke and Olympic gold medalist Maurice Greene, nabbing a score of 29. Carrie Ann Inaba called Team Cha-Cha s out-of-sync routine brutal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Famous guests; 'Wives' tension Nov 4, 2008
Maurice Greene and Susan Lucci are the likeliest next ones to be on the chopping block. Bones 8 p.m. Fox A sculptor finds his own skull crushed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cloris Leachman voted off 'Dancing with the Stars' Oct 30, 2008
Other celebrities remaining in the competition include TV personality Brooke Burke, singer Lance Bass, former NFL star Warren Sapp, Olympian Maurice Greene and actress Susan Lucci. Braxton, Ross, chef Rocco DiSpirito, reality TV star Kim Kardashian and actor Ted McGinley were previously dismissed. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Toni Braxton takes her final Dancing bow Oct 22, 2008
Struggling to teach retired sprinter Maurice Greene the finer points of the salsa proved a little much for the two-time Dancing champ, who turned to berating her charge rather than inspiring him. I want to you get frustrated as I am, Cheryl said before adding a parting punch. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Cody hot on Brookes Dancing heels Oct 22, 2008
Thats one spicy salsaIn a come-from-behind performance, Maurice Greene put his the memory of his so-so samba to rest with a salsa that wowed the crowd. The catchall Cuban dance closely related to the mambo put the spotlight on his strengths, such as keeping up with the beat and putting up with his taskmaster of a partner, Cheryl Burke. (MSNBC -- News)
Braxton booted from 'Dancing with the Stars' Oct 22, 2008
Olympic gold medalist Maurice Greene; actor Cody Linley; and actresses Cloris Leachman and Susan Lucci. Chef Rocco DiSpirito, reality TV star Kim Kardashian, actor Ted McGinley and comedian Jeffrey Ross were previously eliminated. (KHOU.com, TX)
Dancing with the Stars recap: Raunchy with a capital Rrrraaarrrrr Oct 15, 2008
Dancing with the Stars recap: Raunchy with a capital Rrrraaarrrrr. M/CLOUDY Wednesday October 15, 2008. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
DWTS: Sambas, Tangos and Middling Scores Oct 14, 2008
Maurice Greene: Would dancing a saucy, up-tempo samba provide give the unpolished track star another pass. Not exactly. (E! Online)
Chef DiSpirito keeps 'Dancing with the Stars' Oct 8, 2008
The other celebrities remaining in the competition are model-actress Brooke Burke; former Oakland Raiders defensive lineman Warren Sapp; singers Lance Bass and Toni Braxton; Olympic gold medalist Maurice Greene; actresses Cloris Leachman and Susan Lucci and actor Cody Linley. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Non-elimination night keeps Rocco 'Dancing' Oct 8, 2008
Retired Olympic sprinter Maurice Greene outperformed his previous efforts, and much of the competition, with a jive that raked in 24 points ... Samantha Harris delivered her trademarked confoundery funky-style Monday night when she spoke to a score-celebrating Maurice Greene. (MSNBC -- Politics)
'Dancing with the Stars': An early farewell and our first 10 Oct 7, 2008
Maurice Greene & Cheryl Dance/Song: Jive/"Rock Around The Clock" by Bill Haley & The Comets Maurice is having a lot, a lot of trouble this week so Cheryl takes him out to the park to jump rope and run through tires to get used to moving his feet quickly while keeping his balance. It was solid overall and there were some really good moments but something seemed off to me. (Zap2it.com)
Misty heads home; Brooke shines on 'Dancing' Oct 7, 2008
Maurice Greene came alive alongside Cheryl Burke in the jive. His footwork wasnt always perfect, but the sprinter had all the charisma he needed to pull off the ballrooms bounciest routine. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Who'll go next? Oct 7, 2008
"Dancing with the Stars". Who will be next to go. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dancing with the Stars recap: Kim Kardashian, get your gear out of here Oct 3, 2008
Maurice Greene l Burke ... Maurice Greene l Burke, rumba. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Ted McGinley booted from 'Dancing with the Stars' Sep 25, 2008
The celebrities remaining in the competition include celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito; former National Football League star Warren Sapp; TV personalities Burke and Kim Kardashian; singers Lance Bass and Toni Braxton; Olympic gold medalists Maurice Greene and Misty May-Treanor; actresses Cloris Leachman and Susan Lucci and actor Cody Linley. ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Co.. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Jeffrey Ross kicked off 'Dancing with the Stars' Sep 24, 2008
The remaining celebrities include chef Rocco DiSpirito; NFL star Warren Sapp; TV personalities Brooke Burke and Kim Kardashian; singers Lance Bass and Toni Braxton; athletes Misty May-Treanor and Maurice Greene; and actors Cloris Leachman, Cody Linley, Susan Lucci and Ted McGinley. Another star will be eliminated Wednesday. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
'Dancing with the Stars' recap: Crazy Cloris steals the season premiere Sep 24, 2008
Maurice Greene l Burke, foxtrot. Olympic champion sprinter. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Cloris Leachman steals the show on Dancing Sep 23, 2008
Former worlds fastest man and gold-medal sprinter Maurice Greene just couldnt kick up his heels quick enough for his fast-paced foxtrot. Hes not out for the count by any means, but the shows other two-time champ Cheryl Burke will have her work cut out for her if she wants to make it past the midseason. (MSNBC -- News)
Judges give low scores on 'Dancing with the Stars' Sep 23, 2008
Celebrities who managed to score above 15 included singers Lance Bass and Toni Braxton; reality TV star Kim Kardashian; actors Cody Linley and Ted McGinley; NFL star Warren Sapp; and Olympic gold medalists Misty May-Treanor and Maurice Greene. One dancing couple will be eliminated Tuesday. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Dancing with the Stars: The Recap! Sep 23, 2008
Maurice Greene: Brotha Olympian definitely has some rhythm. But he's still a little rough around the edges. (The Palm Beach Post)
Misty May-Treanor trades beach for ballroom Sep 22, 2008
She'll be competing with singers Lance Bass and Toni Braxton; TV personalities Brooke Burke and Kim Kardashian; actors Cloris Leachman, Cody Linley, Susan Lucci and Ted McGinley; comedian Jeffrey Ross; chef Rocco DiSpirito; NFL star Warren Sapp and fellow gold medalist Maurice Greene. The first couple will be eliminated Tuesday. (MSNBC -- News)
Stars get ready for Emmys with parties, gifts Sep 20, 2008
Sandra Oh has dinner with pals, while Maurice Greene checks out gift suites ... Rachel Leigh Cook, Dancing With the Stars contestant Maurice Greene and stars from High School Musical were among those collecting gifts at Melanie Segals Celebrity Emmy House in West Hollywood, a multistory private home with views of the storied Sunset Strip. (MSNBC -- News)
TV PREMIERE: New stars fill 'Dancing' shoes on ABC show Sep 19, 2008
They're filling 'Dancing' shoes - USATODAY.com. They're filling 'Dancing' shoes. (USA Today)
Not much new in reality-show genre Sep 5, 2008
While the cast includes its share of reality show has-beens "Rock Star INXS" host Brooke Burke, "Restaurant" star Rocco DiSprito, and socialite Kim Kardashian there are some actual talented people you may have heard of on the show this season, including Olympians Misty May-Treanor and Maurice Greene, singer Lance Bass, and actors Cloris Leachman, Susan Lucci, and Ted McGinley. Also cast: Toni Braxton, Cody Linley, insult comic Ross, and Warren Sapp. (MSNBC -- Television)
'Dancing With the Stars' unveils its latest celebrity lineup. Aug 26, 2008
"The contestants, their ranks increased by one from previous years, will try to hoof their way into pop culture history when the new season opens at 8 p.m. Sept. 22. This is a tough group of celebrities to handicap. It includes the oldest and youngest competitors ever. Olympic athletes have done well in the past. And this year there are two Olympians. There also are celebrities who have won an Oscar, a Grammy and the Super Bowl.Trying to figure out which dance team will win is like trying to... (Fresno Bee)
Susan Lucci, Toni Braxton set for ABC's `Dancing' Aug 26, 2008
The other contestants are Cloris Leachman, Kim Kardashian, Ted McGinley, Brooke Burke, NFL champ Warren Sapp and two Olympic athletes: Misty May-Treanor, who won her second gold medal for beach volleyball at this year's summer games in Beijing, and Maurice Greene, who won two gold medals in track at the 2000 games in Sydney. Rounding out the cast are chef Rocco DiSpirito, Cody Linley of "Hannah Montana" and comedian Jeffrey Ross. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
'Dancing' stars lined up for fall Aug 26, 2008
Two Olympic gold medalists, beach volleyball star Misty May-Treanor and sprinter Maurice Greene, turn their competitive efforts toward the dance floor. May-Treanor committed to the show while she and teammate Kerri Walsh were in Beijing defending their volleyball title. (USA Today)
Zuma zooms into town Aug 23, 2008
former N'Syncer Lance Bass (and no, they won't have him dancing with another man); Cloris Leachman (maybe if she pulls a muscle, Charlotte Rae can step in); plus "Wild On ..." host Brooke Burke; reputed TV show killer Ted McGinley; Sugar Ray frontman Mark McGrath; daytime drama queen Susan Lucci; singer Toni Braxton; comedian Jeff Ross; child actor Cody Linley; and two people whose names we draw a complete blank on, which must mean they are athletes -- Maurice Greene and Warren Sapp. Glitter... (The Star-Ledger - NJ.com)
Will Braxton and May-Treanor go 'Dancing'? Aug 22, 2008
Misty May-Treanor, who with partner Kerri Walsh, just won the beach volleyball gold for the U.S., is listed, as is retired sprinter Maurice Greene. Retired NFL player Warren Sapp is also on the list. (MSNBC -- Politics)
BOLT RUNS 9.69 Aug 17, 2008
Maurice Greene set the 100-meter world record of 9. 79 seconds on June 16, 1999. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Gay has plenty left in the tank Jun 30, 2008
79 set by Maurice Greene at Athens in 1999, then a world record. Gay's run overshadowed the women's 100m final, won by Muna Lee in 10. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lightning Bolt reigns Jun 2, 2008
79s Maurice Greene (US) 16/06/99 in Athens. 9. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
US women defeat Canada to take gold Apr 13, 2008
Miscellany Steroids witness names Greene A witness in the federal investigation into performance-enhancing drugs said he advised and supplied drugs to track coach Trevor Graham and his athletes, including Maurice Greene, the two-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time world champion who has never been previously linked to performance-enhancing drugs, and Marion Jones, The New York Times reported on its website. Angel Guillermo Heredia, identified as Source A in the felony indictment, said he... (Boston Globe)
Records aside, Maurice Greene possesses a rare trait for an athlete: candor. Feb 12, 2008
In 1999, Maurice Greene broke the world record in the 100 meters with a time of 9 ... When Maurice Greene retired from track and field recently, I, for one, was disappointed ... So was this: When a man at the same press conference pointed out that there was a famous 17th century composer named Maurice Greene, the 20th-century sprinter told him to speak to the other athletes at the table while he composed a song. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Musical manse Oct 11, 2007
Names on his basement wall of fame include basketball greats Michael Jordan and Dikembe Mutombo, football star Champ Bailey and Olympic runner Maurice Greene. (Q. Parker was a runner, too, though not of Olympic caliber. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lagat gets double, Felix earns triple Sep 2, 2007
Gay achieved his golden triple on Saturday in the 4x100 relay, joining Carl Lewis and Maurice Greene as the only men to do it. It was the first time in championship history the same country swept all four relay events. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
U.S. wins relay, giving Tyson Gay his third world championships gold Sep 1, 2007
Maurice Greene did it in 1999 at Seville, winning the 100, 200 and relay. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Athletics: Gay comes on strong for rare sprint double Aug 31, 2007
Maurice Greene was the first to manage the double in 1999 ... "Maurice Greene is one of my idols, and I am proud to do the double like him," Gay said. (International Herald Tribune)
Athletics: Gay outraces Powell in 100 meters Aug 27, 2007
"I have to give that to Maurice Greene. That's who I grew up watching. That was me having a little Maurice Greene coming out of me.". Gay is a much different character than Greene, the former world and Olympic 100-meter champion from the United States. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Mottram in narrow loss to Kenyan Feb 4, 2007
Former 100m world record-holder Maurice Greene, who took last year off to deal with a series of injuries, lasted only about 25 metres in the men's 60m before stumbling and falling to the track in a race won by American Shawn Crawford. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
NORM: Oops, Britney's doing it again Jan 15, 2007
At another table: Olympic sprinter Maurice Greene. An "Ocean's Thirteen" film crew, finishing up segments of the Strip and a house in the luxury community of MacDonald Highlands on Sunday. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Maier Provisonally Qualifies; Alexander Shatters Record Jan 14, 2007
39 1998 Maurice Greene, Nike Collegiate: C 6 ... 39 1998 Maurice Greene, Nike Collegiate: C 6. (Hawkeyesports.com)
